If you’re like most parents out there right now, you’re probably searching for ways to keep your kids busy but still learning. One of the great things that is happening right now is that there are authors and illustrators that are on Facebook, YouTube and other sites for virtual story time. Add this to the education companies offering free online subscriptions and your kids will be busy for weeks.  This is a great way to have an author read to your kids and have them be exposed to different books and authors they might not have otherwise.  Here's a List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Storytime

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All times are in Central Daylight Time (CDT)  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Here's a List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Storytime If you’re not able to make it at these set times, there are plenty of sites that offer read alouds, videos from authors and illustrators, e-books, audiobooks and more. The big plus with these sites is that they are available anytime! Storyline Online KidLitTV Kate Messner’s List of Resources Pernille Ripp’s List of Resources Book Riot recommended videos Emily Arrow Storytime from Space International Children’s Digital Library (books in various languages) Epic! (You’ll get a 30 day trial and then it’s $7.99/mo) Vooks (You’ll get a 30 day trial and then 4.99/mo) Don’t forget to check out your local library! Even though they may be closed, you can probably check out e-books and digital audiobooks using the Overdrive or Libby apps. Here's a List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Storytime

Podcasts for Kids

Wow in the World But Why Brains On Circle Round The Story Seeds The Music Box Kids Ask Authors Since we’re stuck inside and can’t go on any real field trips, how about taking a virtual field trip? These places will keep your kids entertained and keep them learning. Here's a List of Authors and Illustrators That are Doing Online Storytime

Virtual Field Trips

Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari (Weekdays @ 2pm on Facebook Live) Google Earth (Voyager) 15 Virtual Field Trips for Kids of All Ages 19 Immersive Museum Exhibits You Can Visit from Your Couch San Diego Zoo Cams Smithsonian National Zoo Cams Earth Cam – Animal Cams Learning Resources You Can Print From Home

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Highlights National Geographic Kids Ranger Rick Youngzine Newsela Scholastic Kids Press Tween Tribune Junior Kids Post

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The Spanish Experiment Salsa (series from Georgia Public Broadcasting) DuoLingo

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  2. Hi. I’m Malachy Doyle, from Ireland, and I’m reading one of my picture books every day on Facebook and You Tube.

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  4. Hi

    Andi Green Author of The WorryWoos will be doing weekly story time on FaceBook Live at 11:30est and drawing sessions on Friday at 11:30est. Each week we discuss a different emotion. This week is frustration, next week will be Loneliness.

    All readings are posted on the WorryWoo website as well as activities and coloring pages.

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  5. How does an author submit his children’s books to be read to children? I have 3 currently and would love to donate them. They are for ages 3-7. Beezie the Baby Bumblebee, Wizzie the Wiggleworm, and Tweedle the Beetle. I am happy to mail them, just send info please.

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